used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
Awkins
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From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
BonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
Hawkins's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
im
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From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
and nothing more
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
express in words
From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Send for old 'Awkins an' tell 'im, that's all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Little did Bonfire care just then for grooms, head or ordinary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A shudder seemed to shake the group in the stall.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Hawkins would be displeased, and that his displeasure was something to be dreaded.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Bonfire, too, was seen to shudder, but it was not from fear of Hawkins's wrath.
